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Back by popular demand! Please join AMCHAM Myanmar for a special webinar on sanctions through the eyes of former U.S. Treasury Executive, Josh Shrager. Josh is currently a Senior Vice-President of Kharon, a leading provider of data analytics and research focused on global security threats. A recognized expert and scholar on U.S. sanctions regimes, this 90-minute, 101 session will cover how sanctions work, the breadth and impact of U.S. sanctions, and how sanctions can impact business operations in Myanmar. This is your chance to hear directly from the experts with insight into how the U.S. Treasury uses sanctions and the rationale behind U.S. sanction regimes. There will be plenty of time for Question and Answers after the presentation. You can also submit questions in advance. AMCHAM is excited to welcome Josh back to the Chamber for this informative session.This session is open to members of AMCHAM Myanmar and AMCHAM Thailand only.

About Joshua Shrager
Josh works with Kharon's key clients - including top tier financial institutions and global corporations - on strategic initiatives, while also overseeing Kharon's thought leadership and training programs. Prior to Kharon, Josh was a director at the artificial intelligence data analytics firm, Quid. Previously, Josh served in the U.S. Department of the Treasury as the Deputy Financial Attaché to Saudi Arabia, the director of the Iraq Threat Finance Cell in Baghdad, as well as various roles in Washington, DC. He also was a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer, with postings in Mexico and The Gambia. Josh speaks regularly at sanctions, technology, and law enforcement conferences throughout the world. He is also an Adjunct professor at American University's School of International Service, where he teaches a Masters level course on sanctions, terrorist financing, and financial crime. He has lived in, worked, and traveled to over 70 countries.

About Kharon
Kharon is a leading provider of research and data analytics, focused on global security threats and other controversies that impact global commerce and finance. Kharon's clients include first tier international financial institutions, global corporates, public sector entities and professional services firms. Kharon is headed by former senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and experienced professionals in software development and data science.